Brown Lake Dam
Brown Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Brown Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Brown Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bruce Brown (private). It impounds the Cowpen Creek near Kernan.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 460 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 12/08/2021.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Beauregard |
| Nearest City | Kernan |
| River/Stream | Cowpen Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.58148, -93.35871 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 460 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 460 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 126 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Bruce Brown |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/08/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00233 |
| Federal ID | LA00233 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |